The University of Calicut, came in to being on 23/07/1968, by ordinance No. 5/68 of the Govt. of Kerala, which was subsequently replaced by the Calicut University Act 1975. The goals of the University are to develop qualitatively the higher education and research in all spheres of human development with special reference to Technical and technological sectors and to promote art and culture particular to Kerala, to uplift the educationally backward people and to expedite the process of human development in comparatively lesser developed regions of northern Kerala, Now, after the establishment of Kannur University in 1995, the jurisdiction of Calicut University is confined to the districts of Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode and Wayanad (except the Taluk of Mananthavady). The main campus of the University is Thenhipalam (Malappuram Dt), 23 KM. south of Kozhikode city and spreads over an area of 200 ha. on either side of NH-17.
The Administrative office, the Pareeksha bhavan, the school of distance education, the indoor and outdoor stadium, the University press, Publication Dept., the University Engineering Dept., Hostels for men and women, working women’s hostel, faculty hostel and quarters for staff are located here. A well equipped library, an Audio Visual Research Center, Computer Center, Science and Instrumentation Center, Guest House and a seminar Complex, School of Health Sciences, University Health Center, Super market, Canteen, State Bank of Travancore with ATM, Post Office, Telephone exchange are also functioning in the campus. Extensive playgrounds and gymnasium are also located in the Campus.
The University has full fledged teaching departments and several centers and schools of study. The university has two major extension centers, one at Thrissur and the other at Calicut. Another center is being established in Vatakara. Besides these, the university has Teacher Education Centers in all the five districts and advanced computer science centers in 13 places offering MCA, MSc Computer, and BSc IT courses. The Calicut university institute of engineering and technology (CUIET) is located at the university campus, 400 M. away from Kohinoor in NH-17. There are more than 150 colleges affiliated to the University including Teacher Training Colleges, Engineering colleges, Medical colleges, Law colleges, IHRD Centers, Fine arts college, Oriental Title Colleges and College for Dentistry, Nursing and Homeopathy.
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What are the top ten Australian Universities? There is no official government ranking of universities in Australia. However there is a number of university league tables produced every year by relevant bodies such as the Melbourne Institute, The Australian Newspaper, The Good Universities Guide, THES and Shanghai Jiao Tong University’s academic ranking of world universities.
The Melbourne Institute (operated by the University of Melbourne) has produced its own ranking of the international standing of Australian universities. This ranking is based on a number of performance indicators such as international standing of staff, views of Deans and CEOs, resources, undergraduate programs, undergraduate intake and graduate programs.
According to Melbourne Institute 2007 the top ten Australian Universities (in order of ranking) are: Australian National University (ANU), University of Melbourne, University of Sydney, University of Queensland, University of New South Wales (UNSW), Monash University, University of Western Australia (UWA), University of Adelaide, Macquarie University and Queensland University of Technology. From this ranking ANU was the number one Australian university in terms of international standing and reputation, followed by Melbourne and Sydney. Is this result representative? Here we will analyze and compare it with the other two famous international league tables – THES and Academic ranking of world universities (ARWU).
Ranking Comaprison:
•- The list of top four universities produced by the Melbourne Institute are the same in ranking order as THES and ARWU 2007. We are confident to say that they are the Best Four – ANU, Melbourne, Sydney and Queensland.
•- Group of Eight (Go8) Universities are among the top 8 universities as ranked by the three different league tables. These include the Best Four and the rest of the group – UNSW, Monash, UWA and Adelaide.
•- Macquarie and QUT are among the top ten list (after Go8) in the Melbourne Institute and THES league tables.
Please visit the relevant guides for more information on the latest Australia university rankings and the world top ranking universities.
As the world shrinks, and technology brings everyone closer together, more and more students are enrolling in international universities. International Undergraduate Business Degrees and Masters Degrees obtained from an international university are becoming more attractive as employers look for employees who can thrive in a global market.
Swiss Universities are popular due to Switzerland’s attractive location, and Business Schools and Colleges in Geneva are courting prospective students from all over the world. The quality of the education at these international Swiss universities is excellent, and graduates from their degree programs are highly employable.
Graduates are well prepared to work in the global markets, and they are not limited to the choices that they have. Successful students can find themselves able to work in the private and public sectors. They can find employment in both the for-profit and non-profit arenas. International undergraduate and masters degrees are accepted by employers all over the world, and the broad, comprehensive curriculum offered at these colleges is very attractive.
Individuals looking to enroll in an international Swiss university do not have to be in Switzerland to attend classes. Many Geneva business schools and colleges have on-line courses for those who do not wish to go to school on-site or who cannot relocate. Prospective students will find a variety of undergraduate and masters degree programs ranging from international business relations to media and communications to international information systems administration. They can choose jobs in public relations, systems administration, political or foreign affairs, or journalism and marketing, just to name a few.
They can opt for positions at international and multilateral companies, in ministries of foreign affairs, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), non-profit associations, international foundations or in humanitarian agencies. Or they can choose to work in political or foreign affairs as analysts or become information officers and project managers in a host of international fields ranging from global corporations and professional associations to human rights organizations and lobbying groups. They can be information officers, journalists, PR representatives, or marketing and visibility managers for local and global private companies. They can also opt to start their own PR or design company if they have the desire to branch out on their own.
Anyone who is looking to work in the global market, should investigate obtaining a degree from an international university. Geneva Switzerland offers some of the best and most versatile degree programs available. Prospective students should seriously consider a Geneva Switzerland college.